Highlights:

• Pentagon Considering Ties Cut With Anthropic — The Pentagon may label the AI company a supply chain risk over restrictions on how it can use the technology. Bloomberg Politics

• Euro-Area Finance Chiefs Push for Stronger Global Role of Euro — European finance ministers are seeking to expand the single currency's international presence amid US dollar weakness and market volatility. Bloomberg Economics

• Bulgaria's Ex-President Radev Leads in Snap Election Poll — A political bloc led by former President Rumen Radev is positioned to win the April parliamentary election according to recent polling. Bloomberg Politics

• Austria Backs Standard Timeline for Next ECB Chief — Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer supports maintaining the normal appointment process for the European Central Bank presidency. Bloomberg Economics

• France Urges Caution on Strengthening Euro's Global Role — The French government is calling for an economic risk assessment before Europe pursues a stronger international role for the euro. Bloomberg Economics

• UK's Starmer Vows to Recover After Mandelson Scandal — Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would bounce back following the controversy surrounding former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Bloomberg Politics

• Rubio Says US-Hungary Relations Entering 'Golden Era' — Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump is committed to Hungary's success during a Budapest news conference with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Bloomberg Politics

• Nigerian Inflation Unexpectedly Slows — Inflation declined in January, potentially opening the door for the central bank to resume rate cuts at next week's policy decision. Bloomberg Economics

• UK Chancellor Faces Tension Between Housing Goals and EU Environmental Rules — Rachel Reeves' push to relax wildlife protections for housing development may conflict with stricter EU environmental standards following Britain's rapprochement with Brussels. Bloomberg Economics